CNSA and SAMR Jointly Release Commercial Space Standard System (Version 1.0)
Summary: On April 24, at the opening ceremony of the 11th China Space Day, China's National Space Administration (CNSA) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the Commercial Space Standard System (Version 1.0). The system follows a "full-chain, full-domain, modular, reconfigurable" approach, focusing on the overall layout of "rockets, satellites, launch sites, applications, and governance." It establishes 6 first-level branches and 32 second-level branches, with over 1,000 planned standard projects, providing solid support for China's commercial space standardization and high-quality, safe development.
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System Architecture: 6 First-Level Branches, 32 Second-Level Branches
The Commercial Space Standard System (Version 1.0) focuses on the overall layout of "rockets, satellites, launch sites, applications, and governance," centering on full industry chain innovation, development model transformation, and healthy ecosystem building. It establishes:
| First-Level Branch | Second-Level Branch Count |
|---|---|
| Industry Governance | Several |
| R&D and Manufacturing | Several |
| Launch, Tracking, and Control | Several |
| Space Application Services | Several |
| Basic Common Standards | Several |
| Facilities and Equipment | Several |
The system covers applicable international and domestic standards, with over 1,000 planned standard projects fully covering all segments of the commercial space industry chain.
Standardization Driving High-Quality Commercial Space Development
The release of the Commercial Space Standard System (Version 1.0) is a major step in implementing the national strategy and promoting high-quality development of commercial space. The standard system leverages standardization's guiding and foundational role in industrial development, coordinating the building of commercial space standards, and lays the foundation for China's commercial space industry to transition from technology verification to large-scale engineering and industrial application.
Next Steps: Building a "One-Stop Network" for Commercial Space Standards
CNSA stated that it will continue optimizing the top-level design of the commercial space standard system, accelerate effective supply of commercial space standards, develop a commercial space standard service platform, and expedite the building of a "one-stop network" for commercial space standard services, supporting high-quality commercial space development and the building of a space powerhouse.